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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,127.50, 278,961.72 and 168,077.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,127.50, 278,961.72 and 168,077.39 is: 231,968.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,127.50 : 278,961.72 = 168,077.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,127.50/278,961.72 = 168,077.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,127.50x = 278,961.72 × 168,077.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,127.50x = 46,887,157,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,887,157,807.51/202,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,968.23

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